00 / 00 Riane Eisler discusses her book "The Chalice and the Blade: Our History, Our Future" BROADCAST: Mar. 3, 1988 | DURATION: 00:49:02 Synopsis Riane Eisler, anthropologist and historian, discusses the history of gender roles, religious influences, and cultural mythology. Details Broadcast Date Mar. 3, 1988 Physical Format 1 sound tape reel (ca. 55 min.) : 10 1/2 in. Duration 49 minutes, 2 seconds Digital Format WAV Ownership The Chicago History Museum Language English Topics Anthropology & Sociology American History & Politics Feminism, Women, Women's Studies People Historians Tags Eisler, Riane Tennenhaus--Interviews Eisler, Riane Tennenhaus. Chalice and the blade. Sex role--History. Social evolution--History. Patriarchy--History. Social history Women historians--United States--20th century--Interviews Women sociologist WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Audiotapes. Radio programs. Matriarchy--History Feminism--History Anicent Rome Christianity Mythology Gaia hypothesis Societal views on women Gender roles Dominator and partnership culture Related Programs Discussing American political campaigns and conventions with Ralph Martin May. 18, 1964 Ellen Chesler discusses her book "Woman of Valor: Margaret Sanger and the Birth Control Movement in America" Jul. 8, 1992 Joan Mellen in conversation with Studs Terkel Sep. 9, 1974 Horace Cayton discusses his book "Long Old Road" ; part 1 Sep. 7, 1966 John Hope Franklin discusses racial inequality in America Mar. 15, 1979 Sandra Lieb discusses the book "Mother of the Blues: A Study of Ma Rainey" Jan. 12, 1982